Reply #53: Making money and having a "hidden agenda" are not the same thing.

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And I didn't suggest anywhere that he hasn't profited from the diet. But his motives in developing it were to help his patients, so there's nothing nefarious there.

And what on earth makes you think you can determine what phase of the diet I'm in? I've been in maintenance for quite a long time now.

And if you think Ornish hasn't profited from his diet...well... :shrug:

The South Beach Diet is a sound weight loss program; if the doctor who developed it makes tons of money, then good for him. He's also helped a lot of people change their diet and lifestyle, which is an absolute good. He doesn't "push" his products, and in fact the book itself is all about prepping your own food (and not relying on the frozen dinners).